Why choose this Sitka tour ?
The only private land tour that takes care of everything from the moment you step off the ship, including a delicious lunch that captures the authentic local experience. Personal connections & unforgettable moments await. Avoid lines, & crowds—guaranteed on-time return.
On this unique adventure, our guide greets you right at your port, whisking you away to immerse yourself in a distinctive, customizable journey transcending the ordinary.
Your group of up to 7 explorers per vehicle & personal guide ensures an intimate encounter. (larger groups can be accommodated) Choose your lunch from our menu & enjoy it at your leisure before or after the tour packed as a picnic or at our cafe.
We adapt the route to the weather and the abilities of our guests visiting forest trails, discovering hidden waterfalls, and enjoying the breathtaking scenery.
Stop at the Fortress of the Bears to Immerse yourself in a privately guided tour and gain insights into the lives of these incredible creatures.
Make the most of your Sitka adventure
What makes Sitka’s Favorite Sites Private Land Tour & Lunch a unique experience ?
Your own dedicated tour guide will take you through the Fortress of the Bear, personally, giving you undivided attention in addition to the Fortress staff to answer any questions along the way. We have dedicated appointment times to avoid the large bus crowds, enhancing the unique, local, insight, and personal service only available in our small-group tours.
Silver Bay overlook is a majestic view of the beauty of a favorite place for Sitka residents. Surrounded by high mountain peaks, the silver glistening of the water in the bay where it gets its name is truly a sight. Please look for whales, often seen as they travel through the area.
Although we vary our tours by the day, choosing the best location for the time of year, seasonal wildlife viewing opportunities, or weather, Thimbleberry Lake trail and waterfall is a popular stop for our tours. Our expert guide will take you on a journey through the enchanting Tongass National Forest along the Thimbleberry trail hike. On this small journey we will wind through the forest, look down from the top of the waterfall and continue up to Thimbleberry lake where we will stop for photos with the most beautiful backdrop. The hiking trail is graded and not difficult to manage for even inexperienced hikers.
Bumble Expeditions LLC is a licensed commercial guide with access from the National Forest Service for this location
Although we vary our tours by the day, choosing the best location for the time of year, seasonal wildlife viewing opportunities, or weather, Starrigavan Recreation Area is one of our frequent stops. This is one of our wheelchair accessible stops.
A variety of habitats can be found at Starrigavan Recreation Area. Look for great blue herons, bald eagles, common mergansers, belted kingfishers, canvasbacks, mallards, buffleheads and many other birds along the Estuary Life Trail, a barrier-free ¼-mile boardwalk. Coho and pink salmon return to Starrigavan creek from July through September, attracting the occasional river otter or brown bear. Watch for Sitka black-tailed deer and brown bears on the ¾-mile Forest and Muskeg Trail.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider” and is operated under a special use permit with the Tongass National Forest
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for young children who would be required by the state of Alaska to travel in a car seat on public roadways
- Minimum age requirement is 5 years old and Above
- We can accomodate guests with mobility impairments by adjusting the route to your ability. Please send us a message and let us know. Our vans cannot fit larger electric scooters however
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- admission to the Fortress of the Bear
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Bumble Expeditions.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Sitka.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.
